J.T. Miller Grabs Three Points In Loss Versus New Jersey

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller led the squad with three points in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to New Jersey. He had a power-play goal in the first period and picked up a pair of assists in the third. This marks Miller's sixth effort with at least three points this season. It's been a fantastic campaign for […]

Jack Hughes Continues Tear Versus Canucks

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes had his third three-point outing in four games in Tuesday's meeting with his brother Quinn and the Vancouver Canucks. With Luke Hughes also posting a goal, the Devils were able to win a high-scoring affair 6-5. Jack had the most points in the family by logging a goal and […]

Marvin Bagley III Probable For Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Marvin Bagley III (back) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Memphis. The 24-year-old is nursing a lower back problem, but it looks like he will be good to go for the matchup between two struggling teams. However, Bagley III isn't expected to be a major contributor in the contest. He […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 7

Welcome back to Rotation Watch, RotoBallers! In this weekly article, we're all about finding those fantasy basketball game-changers. We'll keep a close eye on players who are getting more action on the court because, as savvy fantasy managers, we want our roster stacked with those who are racking up those stats. In the world of […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/6/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

After back-to-back night of In-Season Tournament quarterfinal-round games, we're set for a conventional and massive 11-game slate Wednesday night. As is always the case on a ledger of this size, there are plenty of options to choose from all across the salary scale, and I'll attempt to narrow down some of the most viable for […]

Martin Maldonado Drawing Interest From Several Teams

Free-agent veteran catcher Martin Maldonado is drawing interest from the Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins, and Chicago White Sox, per the Athletic's Chandler Rome. The 37-year-old spent the last four full seasons with the Astros. However, the team reportedly signed Victor Caratini Tuesday, which would suggest there will not be a reunion […]

Astros Reportedly Sign Victor Caratini To Two-Year Deal

The Houston Astros reportedly signed free-agent catcher Victor Caratini to a two-year, $12 million deal Tuesday, per MLB's Theo DeRosa. The team has not confirmed the deal. The Astros needed a backup catcher to Yainer Diaz with Martin Maldonado also a free agent and will seemingly turn to the 30-year-old Caratini. Caratini served as the […]

Deandre Ayton Unlikely To Play Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is considered as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The big man continues to deal with right knee soreness, so the Blazers will likely take the cautious approach and hold him out of this game. His absence would result in Duop Reath and Moses Brown […]

Guardians Secure First Overall Pick In Upcoming MLB Draft

The Cleveland Guardians won the MLB Draft Lottery held on Tuesday at the winter meetings in Nashville, Tennessee. It will be the first time the Guardians have selected at the top of the draft, having picked second overall on five occasions. Cleveland had only the ninth-highest chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick at […]

Yankees Among A Dozen Teams Interested In Isiah Kiner-Falefa

Free-agent utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa is drawing interest from around 12 teams, including the New York Yankees. Interested teams are considering him for a super-utility role or at shortstop/third base. Kiner-Falefa is mostly useful for his defensive versatility and speed in fantasy leagues. He slashed .242/.306/.340 with six home runs, 12 doubles, three triples, 37 […]

Anthony Cirelli Nets Two Goals As Tampa Bay Ends Slide

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli produced two goals as the team put a stop to a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over Dallas on Monday. He notched the second and fourth goal of the game to reach five markers for the season. Cirelli has improved his strike rate in front of goal […]

Domantas Sabonis In Triple-Double Form On Monday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis posted his second triple-double of the season in Monday's 127-117 loss to New Orleans in the in-season tournament quarterfinals. He joined Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic as the only players with more than one triple-double this season by getting 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. Sabonis shot 8-for-12 from […]

Anthony Davis Probable Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (groin/hip) is likely to feature against the Suns during Tuesday's in-season tournament play, with the team listing him as probable for the matchup. Davis and the probable tag have gone together like peanut butter and jelly this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't stress too much. On the contrary, Davis […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/5/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament! These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 7 - Bam Adebayo, Zach LaVine, Jalen Johnson

Welcome back to another season, RotoBallers! We're into December and starting to get the outline of what this fantasy basketball season holds. I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams. I'm writing this on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that drops late […]

Christian Koloko Remains Without Timetable

Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko (illness) has no timetable to return as he continues to ramp up to full practice. The 23-year-old has been out since the Summer League due to a unspecified respiratory issue. It doesn't sound like Koloko is close to returning to the court. His absence won't have a huge impact on […]

Tigers Sign Manager A.J. Hinch To Contract Extension

The Detroit Tigers officially signed manager A.J. Hinch to an undisclosed contract extension on Monday after they completed the new deal a week after the season ended. Hinch's previous deal as the skipper ran through the 2025 season. Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris took over for Al Avila in September of 2022 and […]

Phillies Give Manager Rob Thomson An Extension

The Philadelphia Phillies gave manager Rob Thomson a contract extension through the 2025 season on Monday. Thomson was set to enter the final year of his two-year deal this year after taking over as interim manager on June 3, 2022, after the Phillies fired Joe Girardi. Since taking over, he's led the Phillies to back-to-back […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Monday, December 4

The 2023-2024 NBA season is here, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to build a 2-player, […]

Nathan MacKinnon Pushes Point Streak To Eight Games

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon bagged an assist to extend his point streak to eight games in Sunday's 4-1 loss to L.A. He had the assists with Mikko Rantanen when Josh Manson opened the scoring 12:28 into the game, but the Avalanche were without Cale Makar (lower body) and couldn't keep up with the Kings. […]

Quinton Byfield Pots Two Goals Against Colorado

Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield provided half of the goals as the team beat Colorado 4-1 on Sunday. L.A. fell behind in the first period, but Byfield scored two consecutive goals to turn things around, and the Kings found their way back to winning ways after going down 2-1 against Washington in the previous […]

Victor Wembanyama Expected To Return On Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (hip) practiced on Sunday and is expected to be available again when the team faces Minnesota on Wednesday. The first-overall pick missed his first career game on Friday with a right hip issue. However, the in-season tournament has given the Spurs some extra time off at the start of […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/4/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have reached the In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals. The downside is that it means there will only be two games played across the NBA on Monday. With there being just two games, we don’t have a lengthy injury report. Kristaps Porzingis (calf) will remain out for the Celtics. The biggest name listed as questionable is Tyrese […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Not Suit Up On Monday

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is set to miss his fourth consecutive game with a left calf strain after he was officially ruled out of the team's knockout game for the in-season tournament on Monday. Fortunately for the Celtics, they're on a three-game win streak while Porzingis has been out. There isn't a firm […]

Cole Sillinger To Miss Another Game

Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (upper body) is expected to miss a second consecutive game Sunday versus Boston. The 20-year-old is considered day-to-day and will have the next opportunity to return on Tuesday versus Los Angeles. Sillinger has had his best outings of the season in recent games, bagging four of his nine points […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Now Questionable

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (foot, knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the red-hot Orlando Magic. The veteran was added to the injury report on Saturday because of right foot and knee soreness. However, with Royce O'Neale (hip) back in the lineup after missing a game, he may benefit the most if DFS doesn't […]

Rudy Gobert Cleared For Action On Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (hip) will suit up on Saturday against the Hornets. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year didn't pop up on the injury report until Saturday morning, although it's likely the Timberwolves were just being overly cautious. Gobert has had another efficient season, averaging 12.6 points, 11.6 boards, and 2.3 blocks […]

Pirates Sign Ali Sanchez To One-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent catcher Ali Sanchez to an undisclosed one-year major-league deal on Friday. The team also claimed right-hander Roddery Munoz off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Sanchez made his big-league debut in 2020 with the New York Mets but hasn't appeared in the majors since 2021 with the St. Louis Cardinals. The […]

Travis Boyd Out For Multiple Weeks

Arizona Coyotes center Travis Boyd (upper body) is looking at a lengthy absence, with Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reporting that the 30-year-old will be out for weeks. Boyd's spell on the sidelines starts Saturday versus St. Louis. He's landed on the shelf after scoring in back-to-back games. The veteran averages less than 10 minutes […]

Luke Kunin Placed On Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks center Luke Kunin (upper body) was added to Injured Reserve on Saturday. He missed Friday's battle with the Devils and will be out for at least three more games. Kunin has been one of the best goal-scorers on a struggling Sharks team, lightning the lamp five times. He's added two assists across […]